Merle Ilao nee Acosta, age 63 of Vernon Hills. Beloved wife of Florescito Ilao for 34 years. Loving mother of Adriel Ilao. Adored sister of Maribel Rosario and the late Rogelio "Bing" Acosta, Ronaldo "Boy" Acosta, Luis Acosta Jr., Estrella Ledesma, and Wilfredo Acosta. Loving aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, from 3 pm to 8 pm at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S Milwaukee Ave (2 Blocks South of Dundee Rd), Wheeling. A funeral mass will be held at 10 am the following day, September 12 at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church, 236 US-45, Indian Creek. Inurnment private. To those who will be attending the funeral mass, please sign in at https://tinyurl.com/y75gpvok. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family via sending to our funeral home, Venmo @adrielilao or Quickpay ilaoadriel@gmail.com are greatly appreciated. To leave a condolence, donation, or for more information visit www.funerals.pro or call 847.537.6600.